MESA 4 WHEELERS HORN NEWSLETTER

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1 MESA 4 WHEELERS HORN NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2010 Mesa 4 Wheelers, PO Box 107, Mesa AZ MESA 4 WHEELERS STAFF President Darrel Wallace Vice President Clete Hruska Secretary Pat Jenkins Treasurer Ray Jenkins Corres.Secretary Debra Wallace Membership Lori Moore Editor Mike Drawsky Rememberance Jeri Liberman Trophies Haorld Liberman Next Meeting Feb.19, 2010 Third Friday of every month, 7:30p.m. Location: Brown & Brown Chevrolet, Downstairs under sales room 145 East Main Street Mesa, AZ PRESIDENT S CORNER I want to start out by reminding every one that membership dues are due in March, nominations for new officers are this month and our Mesa Fun Days is just over a month away! With Fun Days rapidly approaching we all need to get together to make this one the best ever! If you have not yet volunteered your services, call Clete to find out what you can do to help. Doc's annual "Adopt-A-Ranch Cleanup" is next Saturday and I am looking forward to seeing you there! Every year, John, the owner of J-Bar-B Ranch and Brandon, the ranch foreman along with 3-4 ranch hands prepare for our arrival by providing an organized work plan and later, a delicious BBQ lunch, with all the fixings! For all that they do to make us feel welcome, the least we can do is show our appreciation by making a good turnout! REMEMBER WHEN? 30 years ago The February 1980 Horn noted that we were meeting at the Mesa JC Club. Also, nominations for officers were pending. Amy Bumpass, Editor Corner, noted that the increase in the cost of gas was making members more choosy on what runs to attend!! The commitee for changes to the Bylaws concerning membership, printed the proposed suggestions (such as dues: $6.50 for A & B classes; associates-$25.00!!) The February meeting welcomed new members: Hec and Donna Ramsey. Genevea Williamson wrote the trip report for Hatcher's Scavanger Hunt and Kathy Hatcher wrote the trip report for Williamson's Powder Puff Run. AZ LONGSHOREMAN TRIP REPORTS Crown King Trip Leader: Lee Coppage, Date: 1/16/10, Rating: 3.5 Our calendar of events is nearly full up through May and with all the rain we have had, this year will be a record wild flower season! So don't miss this rare oportunity to capture desert color at it's best by making plans to come out and join in the fun! See you on the trail, Darrel Starting from Castle Hot Springs Road, near Lake Pleasant, we pulled off to air down for a smoother ride and better traction. Attending today's Crown King Run: club members Lee & Sammy Coppage (Trip Leader), Pat & Ray Jenkins, Mark Pinson & Bill Mihailov, Mike Drawsky, Darrel & Deb Wallace, Jack Gray, John, Candy & Colette Guthrie, Clete & Randi Hruska, Dave & Paula Brown and guest; Cody Wallace, Robert Catrin, Bev Trende, Uvardy Shanmugiam and Kumocan Raginnathan.

2 Crown King (CONTINUED) I grew up around motorcycles, Harleys. You don't off road on a Harley, but for seeing the country they cannot be beat, or so I thought! I have been on sightseeing excursions on Harleys and it really is one of the most beautiful ways to see the country, but even so, I have always wondered, especially on a bike, where all those dirt roads and trails went. How far do they go? What would the world look like from up there? Then, I met Lee. My first off road trip was with the Mesa 4- Wheelers to Crown King. I was both excited and apprehensive, as I am afraid of heights. We went to the meeting on Friday night and I met some wonderful people. Then we went to breakfast at the meet spot and met a few more. Everyone had a great sense of camaraderie and you could just feel the excitement in anticipation of the run. There were even kids and dogs, which made me appreciate that it is truly a family sport, a lifestyle. After breakfast there was a lot of chatting, meeting new people, catching up with others, then a driver meeting to discuss how things would go. Lee led the run, Darrel & Deb were the tail. These people really know their stuff, were very organized, and really cared about each other. They included me like I had been there forever. We all lined up and as soon as the tail was ready, (I found it even more impressive with the CB communication) we all took off together for the trails. This part reminded me of a bike run. Once we were there, everyone got ready to roll, and I really had no idea how much it really involved to just prepare for a run. On a bike, you just map it out, set up stops, check the gas, etc, and go. They do have the leader and signals, but it is nowhere near as thorough as an off road run. Ok, everyone is "aired down" and we're ready to go. After a bit of safety advice from Lee, I sat back to enjoy the ride and enjoy it, I did! It was so awesome. Lee said on the difficulty scale it was only about a 3 1/2, but there were several places where I seriously thought, "He's never going to make that!", or "If I were driving, and came up on that, I'd turn around and go home!" I was amazed at how easily Lee and the others maneuvered these "challenges". They made it look like a walk in the park. There was a spot where one of the less experienced drivers needed spotting and without exception, everyone was there to help in any way they could. He got through with some new experience and I with some newfound respect for this group of people. I truly enjoyed the run from the obstacles to the beautiful views. Now I know what it is like to be on those dirt roads and trails that had been inaccessible to me. I saw some of the most amazing views and got a new respect for not only our beautiful country, but for this group of people who respect nature and her beauty and have the desire to go out and enjoy and truly see it. We did not see any wildlife, but I saw a lot of hidden plants and historical spots I never would have seen otherwise. I learned that you can make the seemingly impossible and /or impassible, both possible and passable. We actually got to see some snow and seriously considered a snowball fight, but opted out. Upon reaching Crown King we had a really delicious dinner with everyone relaying stories and experiences.. After dinner and shopping for the wonderful fudge in Crown King, everyone started saying their goodbyes, and made sure everyone else was good to go. Darrel & Deb were the only people to "break", but with help from others, the broken axel and overdrive didn't hold them back Lee. Sami, and I caught up with and followed Darrel & Deb to make sure they were safe getting back. Then, when I thought the evening was over, one more thing happened that really amazed me. We had offered to follow Darrel all the way home, but they said they would be fine. While we were concerned, and asked that they call if they had any problems, we were getting ready to pull off on our exit and let them go the rest of the way alone. We said our goodnights, and across the CB comes a voice. "Lee, is that you up ahead?" It was Dave and Paula. They graciously pulled in ahead of us and fell in behind Darrel to take them the rest of the way home. Talk about perfect timing! Almost as if it had been planned. I made a few great friends that day, and everyone made me feel at home and a part of the family. It was an amazing trip with only the one break. I knew then that I was hooked. I know I will never be able to view the world in the same way again. Darrel and Deb asked me at one point how I was liking it, and I can only sum up the experience in these three words - WOW!!! How Kickass!!!!! Bev Trende Mark upgraded to 40" Goodyear MTR's after running on 37's for the past couple of years. Lee had fun impressing Bev, who's experiencing the sport for the first time.

3 Crown King (CONTINUED) Darrel offered guidance to Clete and Randi and the rest of the group, as they negotiate their way up the half dozen stairsteps encountered along the way. Recent rains doubled the width of Humbug Creek in places, washing away parts of the road and turning it into a rock crawl. Dave assisted Darrel over the last couple obstacles, after breaking a rear axle near Oro Belle Mine. Fortunately Darrel was able to drive home using front wheel drive. At around 3:00 we reached the town of Crown King. Most of us got together at the Mill Resturant for an early dinner, while others headed down Bloody Basin Road for home. Near the Oro Belle Mine, Jack Gray made the last crossing of Humbug Creek and through the final technical section before heading up hill to Crown King. Thank you Lee for leading us on one the club's most favorite runs, Crown King! Mike Drawsky

4 Verde River Sheep Bridge Trip Leader: Mike Drawsky, Date: 1/30/10, Rating: 2.5 In my 12 years as a member, this is the first time that Sheep Bridge was picked as a club run which probably accounts for the near record turnout of 22 vehicles. Members in attendence, from left to right; Rory & Lori, Nate & Judi, Willard & Linda, Bob, Mike, John & Hazel, Darrel & Deb, Walter & Gert, Lee & Bev, John, Candy & Colette, Clete & Randi. In addition we had over a dozen guests who joined in the fun. A BIT OF HISTORY From a sign at the site: "The Old Verde River Sheep Bridge. The original Verde River Sheep Bridge, also known as the Red Point Sheep Bridge, was constructed at this location in 1943 by Flagstaff Sheep Company, which had been grazing sheep in the area under a Forest Service permit since "Erected with hand tools and a few mules during World War II, the bridge was constructed largely with salvaged materials. Overall length of the structure from cable anchorage to cable anchorage was 691 feet, and the distance between the towers was 568 feet. The walkway was 476 feet long and three feet wide. The towers originally were constructed with wood, as was the walkway. Soon after the bridge was completed, the wooden towers were reinforced with concrete buttresses. Each main suspension cable consisted of a pair of... lock-coil, spiral strands, which were obtained from an abandoned tramway that carted copper ore... Only the towers of the old bridge remain.

5 Verde River Sheep Bridge (CONTINUED) A BIT OF HISTORY "Although several other bridges of this type previously had been built in Arizona, Verde River Sheep Bridge was the last of its kind in the Southwest when it was entered into the National Register of Historic Places in In 1988, weakened by years of service and floods, the bridge was disassembled. In 1989 the bridge found here today was erected. Reminiscent of the original structure, the new bridge recalls the ingenuity of the pioneer sheepmen and a way of ranching that has virtually disappeared from the Arizona scene." Due to the recent heavy rains, the Verde River was much too high for a safe crossing near Horseshoe Dam, thus eliminating our preferred route, FR-479, along the east side of Verde River. This left us with option #2, Seven Springs Road (FR-24) to Bloody Basin Road (FR-269). The only place where some of us utilized 4-wheel drive was crossing Tangle Creek along Bloody Basin Road. Although there was 50 miles of dirt road to cover before reaching Sheep Bridge, once we arrived everyone thought it was well worth the drive. For those us who were wanting a more challenging route for the return trip home, I offered an alternate route, FR-41,from Seven Springs Road to Table Mesa, by way of New River. While doing a pre-run with Clete & Randi the week before, a fellow 4-wheeler pulled up and warned us that the rains had made FR-41 nearly impassable. Those who were up for the challenge included: Dave & Paula, Darrel & Deb, Rory & Lori, Lee & Bev and trip leader, Mike. What would have normally taken 2 hours to drive, took 3-1/2. At a little after 8:00PM we were airing up at the Table Mesa exit, at Highway 17. All seven of us decided to celebrate our marathon run over dinner at Chili's, at Highway17 and Carefree Highway. Mike Drawsky

6 Four Peaks Pickup This year marked the 3rd Annual Four Peaks Pickup Tim Huber & Danica Moore co-founders of this event can be proud of their accomplishment. Concerned over the increase in trash accumulation at one of Arizona's most beautiful and popular recreational sites, they decided to get the word out to those of us who use this area to come together and clean up. Support from the public, State & Federal agencies and local businesses has been overwelming. M4W members attending the day's event: Ann, Lee & Bev, Ray & Pat, Mike, Lori, Bob, Darrel & Deb, Dale & his son, Harold & Jeri and John, Candy & Colette. Standing in line for free hot dogs, pizza, soda and water. At around 9:30 we were signed in, had received a new pair of work gloves, handed a day's supply of trash bags and were on our way back down El Oso Road to Highway 17 to begin trash pick up. An hour later we followed Bob Biegel over to Sycamore to finish out the day. By 3:00 there were (5) 40-Yard dumpsters full to the top with still a line of vehicles waiting to be offloaded. Ann and Dale's son both walked away with pretty good raffle prizes. Dale's son won a high quality Lorance GPS with dash mounting bracket and Ann won a Warn winch recovery package. By 1:00 we had filled over dozen trash bags and were ready to go back to the Four Peaks staging area to take part in the free lunch and raffle! The Four Peaks Pickup was well organized, well attended and definitely worth our time! Mike Drawsky

7 FUTURE TRIPS & EVENTS Doc Staff's Annual Adopt-A-Ranch Cleanup Trip Leader: Doc Staff Contact # When: Febauary 20th Where: J-Bar-B Ranch, Lake Roosevelt. Start Time: 9:00 am Directions from the west side of the county: Head north on State Route 87. At the Rest Stop turn east on State Route 188. Follow 188 to Roosevelt Dam. Here 188 turns into State Route 88. Follow 88 to Mile Marker 236. Turn right and follow main dirt road to J-Bar-B Ranch (Sign on road). Directions from Tempe/Mesa area: Head east on State Route 60. We will meet for breakfast at 7:00am at Judy's Cook House at the southeast corner of State Route 60 & 88 west of Globe. Follow State Route 88 to Lake Roosevelt. Just past the Roosevelt Post Office turn left at Mile Marker 236. Amy's Campout Trip Leader: Bill & Amy Mihailov Contact # When: March 4-7 Where: North of the entrance to Box Canyon by the windmill. Details: Please join us for the entire weekend or any part! We will be leaving for the Box Canyon area, South of Florence Jct. on Thursday, March 4th. We will be camping at the same spot, just north of the entrance to Box Canyon by the windmill. The site is a short distance after you turn off Mineral Mt. Rd., heading toward Martinez Canyon. It is NOT motor home accessible. Friday will be a day of gathering firewood and maybe a little exploring. If there is interest we will do a night run. Sunday main run: Lee Coppage Raffle Prizes: Prize Log-In Raffle Tickets Registration: Bill & Amy Mihailov 2010 Mesa 4-Wheelers Fun Days Dinner Menu Free range chicken breast infused with rosemary, Grilled over Mesquite, Dizzled with extra Virgin California olive oil Fussili pasta with Italian sausage In fresh marinara sauce, baked and finished with parmesan cheese Homemade meat loaf with mushroom sauce And mashed potatoes Main course will be served with your delicious side dishes. (FOR MORE DETAILS SEE ATTACHED REGISTRATION FORM) Fountain Hills Preserve "Ride In" Event leader: Steve Fleming Contact #: When: April 10th Where: Fountain Hills Preserve Time: 7:30 to about 11:00 Details: In need of a few low ground clearance 4x4's to help transport physically challenged folks into the Fountain Hills Preserve. (MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW) Saturday is open to whatever, horseshoes, short trips, relaxing and gabbing. We are going to bring a big bar-b-que and charcoal. Along with whatever you want to cook on the bar-blog Corral que, bring along a dish to share and of course all your own Trip Leader: Ray & Pat Jenkins utensils, chairs, camping stuff etc. Sunday we are planning to do Contact # Upper Woodpecker. When: April 17 Where: Sycamore Creek & Beline Highway Please give us a call if you need more information, directions, Start Time: 8:00, pull 8:30 whatever! We look forward to this time camping in the desert, Rating: 4 the weather should be exceptional! Trip Details: Come prepared to do our yearly trail cleanup and make sure your rig is up for the challenge! Mr. Bill Annual Fun Days Fun Days Chairman: "Bronco" Clete Hruska Scheduled Date: March Where: "Two Flying Cowboys" (Bob and Wilda Church) Location: West of Mineral Mountain Road and east of HWY 79 on Cottonwood Canyon Road. N33, 12', 01" and W 111, 14", 48". Committee Positions: Fun Days Chairman: Clete Hruska Firewood:. Bob & Ann Niberg Entertainment: John Guthrie Master of Ceremonies: Games: (Adult) Darrel & Debra Wallace (Children) Main Course Meal: Walter & Gert Liable Side Dish List: Clean up: Sanitation (Porta-Potties) Doc Staff & Ray Jenkins Friday night run: Edward's Park Campout (Four Peaks) Trip Leader: Marty & Nancy Eichhorst Contact # When: May 15 & 16 Meet: Gas Station on the southwest corner of Hwy 87 & Fort McDowell Rd.(West of Verde River) Start Time: 8:30 & pull 9:00 Destination: Edwards Park which is on the mountain range north of Four Peaks. Expected Temperatures: It will be hot in the desert but should be pleasant up on the mountain range with the low humidity in May. Shoud be cool in the evening and a little chilly in the early morning. Might need a camp fire. Permits: All on Tonto Natl Forest. No permits required. Rating: 3.0

8 FUTURE TRIPS & EVENTS (CONTINUED) Saquaro Lake Steak Fry Trip Leader: Darrel & Deb Wallace Contact # When: May 22 Where: Meet at Butcher Jones, on east side, go through gate and into the wash. Bring swimming suit and pass around. We will be returning after dark. Start Time: 4:00, pull 4:30. Rating: 3 What To Bring: Your choice of meat and a pass around Memorial Day Weekend in El Golfo Mexico Trip Leader: Bill & Amy Mihailov Contact # When: May Details: The road from Rocky Point to El Golfo is finished, it is amazingly flat and smooth with occasional views of the ocean. We found a new road that comes out on the beach several miles South of El Golfo. Our plan this year is to take that road to the beach and find a camping place. It will be more secluded and we should have the area to ourselves most of the weekend. We still plan to go down the beach to the second lighthouse, spend time exploring the nearby sand dunes etc. We plan to take all our food and supplies this time. El Golfo is close enough to go for ice and other needed supplies. Rocky point is about 1 ½ hours by the new road if someone wants to go there for a day. If you want to experience camping in a secluded beach setting, drive down or up the beach for miles.make plans to go this year. Give us a call if you might like to join us this year on this new adventure!! Mr. Bill and Amy August 2010 in Colorful, Southwestern Colorado Trip Leader: Bill & Amy Mihailov Contact # Details: Amy and I spend our summer vacation in the Southwest corner of Colorado. It is cool and there is a great variety of things to do. You are all welcome to join us at any time during our stay and join us in whatever we are doing or do your own thing! Following is our planned schedule which is subject to change. th July 31-August 11 Rico, Colorado. We are trying a new camping placed this year. We found a meadow, South of Rico You will need a passport or visa still plenty of time to get one perfect for dry camping. There are lots of 4-wheel drive, ATV before Memorial Day. Tents, tent trailers, small trailers only not and motorcycle roads within a short drive some amazingly motor home accessible. scenic. Other than exploring the area, time will be spent fishing and at camp. Telluride is less than an hour or so away and access to all the four-wheel drive trails around Ouray also. Cortez is close enough to go for groceries, do laundry etc. th th August 12 through the 19, Silverton, Colorado Silverton on the other side of the mountains from Rico. There are many four-wheel drive and scenic trails around Silverton. The weekend we will spend watching an event called Hard Rock Mining Holidays. It is a 3 day event involving games for kids, horseshoe contests, all sorts of mining type events and an amazing tug-of-war event. Monday the 16th, Mr. Bill and some local guys take a big sheep-herder type tent and go up to the head of the Rio Grande and fish for 3 days. All guys are welcome to go. th August 20-30th Between Silverton and Ouray, Colorado. We dry camp in an area called Corkscrew or Ironton Park. Our camp is located near all the four-wheel drives routes Ouray is famous for. We will plan to do them all! August 31 to September 6th Time will be spent in the Southwest Colorado area, Silverton, Ouray or Rico subject to change. If you would like to come up during this time please let us know and we can let you know where we will be. Four wheeling, camping, fishing, exploring in cool Colorado any questions? Feel free to call me any time, Mr. Bill

9 FEBRUARY 2010 SAFETY MESSAGE CURRENT NEWS Most of us have to drive through access gates at some point of our driving careers. We have had numerous incidents with gates swinging in the wind and hitting vehicles. This guy caught a gate that was probably hidden by the tree line as he rounded the corner. Williams Ranger District Releases Travel Management Project Environmental Assessment for Public Comment Look at all four pictures to see how lucky this guy really was. WILLIAMS, Ariz. The Williams Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest has released its Travel Management Project Environmental Assessment for public review and comment. The document and accompanying maps are available on the Kaibab National Forest website at Forest managers are seeking input on the assessment, which describes the proposed actions to improve the management of motorized vehicle use on the Williams Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest. In order to comply with the regulations established in the Travel Management Rule (36 CFR 212) the proposal will prohibit motorized travel off of the designated system of forest roads. Additionally, the proposal includes changes to the existing system of forest roads to protect natural and cultural resources while considering the need for a variety of recreational opportunities. The Williams Ranger District plans to host two community meetings on the Travel Management Project Environmental Assessment in order to provide an opportunity for the public to review information contained in the document, view large-scale maps of the proposed project, and submit comments. The first meeting is scheduled for Feb. 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Williams Ranger District, 742 S. Clover Rd., Williams. The second meeting is scheduled for March 6 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Williams Recreation Center in downtown Williams, 301 Railroad Ave. Written, facsimile, hand-delivered, oral and electronic comments must be received by March 9. Written comments must be submitted to Martie Schramm, Williams District Ranger, 742 S. Clover Rd., Williams, AZ or by fax (928) Handdelivered comments must be submitted between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday excluding holidays. Electronic comments must be submitted in a format such as an message, plain text (.txt), rich text format (.rtf), or Word (.doc) to comments-southwestern-kaibab-williams@fs.fed.us. Jacqueline C. Banks Public Affairs Officer Kaibab National Forest cell jcbanks@fs.fed.us I bet the first thing the driver checked was to see if Mr. Wiggles and his two neighbors were still there. This month's "Safety Tip" provided by Dave Brown.

10 Friends of the Rubicon and the Rubicon Trail Foundation Contact: Jacquelyne "Bebe" Theisen or Scott Johnston / FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS RELEASE: FOTR & RTF STILL COMMITTED AFTER BOS DECISION RTF and FOTR will work together to push the County Department of Transportation, to lead organizations, and agencies together to identify and employ non-explosive management techniques to minimize impacts at Little Sluice and still comply with the Board of Supervisors instructions. In the meantime, FOTR and RTF will continue to work with the County to mitigate concerns in the area by distributing WAG bags (for collecting human waste) and spill kits (for cleaning up fluids spilled by damaged vehicles); reaching out with education from the kiosks, providing roving trail patrol and mid-trail staff; and delivering internet-based education. Volunteer Coalition and Non-Profit Reflect After County Board of Supervisors Vote On several occasions during the course of the meeting, the Board of Supervisors expressed how grateful they were for the incredible commitment of the (OHV) community who volunteer Placerville, CA January 26, 2010: El Dorado County Board of thousands of hours a year educating trail users, performing trail Supervisors voted to formalize the alignment of the world-famous maintenance, and cleaning up and addressing sanitation issues. Rubicon Trail. This decision includes a handful of important The volunteers of FOTR, Jeepers Jamboree, California bypasses around some of the more difficult sections of trail, Association of Four Wheel Drive Clubs, and many other local providing trail users the option of taking a less difficult route clubs and independents have worked together to maintaining around the toughest segments of trail. In a meeting which lasted Rubicon Trail for more than 50 years. well into the night, the Board of Supervisors heard arguments from county residents, off-highway vehicle enthusiasts, The joint efforts of the County, the Forest Service, the California environmental activists, the U.S. Forest Service, and the State OHV Division, and these volunteers provide an unprecedented Parks OHV Division about how to best define the trail which example of a collaborative process that works, and are a shining winds through the scenic Sierra Nevada west of Lake Tahoe. example to land managers and user groups across the nation. We have to move forward, and keep our volunteers motivated. The Board of Supervisors discussed options for addressing a It's going to be a challenge, but we can and will succeed, Cleanup and Abatement Order (CAO) issued by the Central Theisen added, We are relieved that after ten years of Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. The DOT listed discussing the issue of trail alignment with little action, the three options for consideration, ranging from establishing 1.) a County has finally identified what routes they will maintain in single defined trail, 2.) a defined trail with bypasses around the conjunction with the Volunteers. most difficult sections, and 3.) a corridor option which would have included wide areas where specific trails might be defined. FOTR s extensive volunteer coalition coordinates with RTF s In the end, the Board of Supervisors chose the option of a single federally recognized non-profit organization, and with 8+ years of route with bypasses, which they felt provided the widest range of FOTR volunteerism and 5+ years of RTF fund-raising, we expect opportunities for public access while still addressing the CAO. that the Rubicon Trail will continue to be an environmentally Tom Celio, Director of DOT, stated that all options presented sound, viable, year-round trail accessible to the public for years would be able to address the CAO. to come. This County action formally recognizes the main alignment of the Rubicon Trail and a handful of alternate routes with multiple levels of difficulty near Devil s Postpile, Forgotten Sluice, Little Sluice, Indian Trail, and the True Old Sluice. Selecting this middle option is a balance between recognizing a single trail and recognizing every existing alternate and bypass. "In reality we lost very little" said Scott Johnston, President of the Rubicon Trail Foundation, We are still committed to working with the County this was a good step toward satisfying the Water Board s CAO." If you would like to help with our efforts, you can sign up for a Friends of the Rubicon work party at: or send your tax deductible donations to: Rubicon Trail Foundation PO Box 2188 Placerville, CA Donations may also be made with PayPal or major credit cards by calling 888-6RUBICON. In a frustrating last-minute twist which caught the public by surprise, the Board of Supervisors also voted to reduce the size of the largest rocks in the iconic Little Sluice Box, a signature section of Rubicon Trail near Spider Lake with high technical difficulty. This controversial proposal, was put forth by Supervisor Jack Sweeney after the public comments session was closed. I and other members of our volunteer community were blind-sided by the discussion/decision to alter Little Sluice, said Jacquelyne Bebe Theisen, Trail Boss for the Friends of the Rubicon (FOTR). Our volunteers deserved the opportunity to discuss the alteration of Little Sluice with the Board of Supervisors and we will. This is not over. ### More information is available at and For more information on this topic, or to schedule an interview with a representative of RTF or FOTR, please Scott Johnston at President@rubicontrailfoundation.org or Jacquelyne Bebe Theisen, Friends of the Rubicon Trail Boss and Volunteer Leader at bebehumr@gmail.com

11 REFRESHMENTS February Richard Hutcheson Bill & Amy Mihailov March Bob & Arlene Biegel John, Candy & Colette BIRTHDAYS March 3/6 Judi Van Keuren 3/7 Amy Mihailov 3/30 Laurie Brown 3/30 Clete Hruska CLUB ANNIVERSARIES Ernie & Joyce Boyko 2/08 Wayne & Tanya Mihailov 2/09 Richard & Jacie Rubenstein 2/04 ITEMS FOR SALE These items are available for purchase: United Decals $.50 State Decals $2.50 MFW Vehicle Plate $25.00 MFW 5 & 7 Logos $2.00 M4W Flag $5.00 NEW ITEM Warn x8000i Winch - $500 Call: Walter I have the following items for best offer: Belted cased miniature hammer + multiple tools. 2 sets of 2 swivel tie down hooks 50 foot roll of 20 gauge copper wire Heavy duty 9x12 gray-tarp with grommets Rubbermaid H2o jug with spout pronged 125 v. Greatland folding picnic table Folding umbrella for center of picnic table Rolled slat folding picnic table Small black plastic drop cloth 20 stretch cord set (10 thru 30 in container) 9x12 clear-plastic drop cloth Call DOC This is the newest generation (G3) boulder series tube fender from GenRight Off Road for the Jeep TJ, LJ, YJ and CJ. The fender is also available in 4 flare and 6 flare. 15lbs. to 20 lbs. lighter then our old design and 25% stronger Check our for more details. Keith Lyon, Sales Gen Right 1816 Angus ste A Simi Valley CA fax MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION Regular membership is $ Regular members must attend minimum events and meetings. $20.00 for life members and $50.00 for associate members (no restrictions) Yearly membership dues are due in March. An additional $5.00 reinstatement fee will be charged if dues are not received by April meeting. First time membership fees will be prorated based on the number of months remaining. Ray Jenkins ARTICLE AND SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Articles will be accepted through the mail on disk or CDs in the same format. Articles or other submissions to the Mesa 4Wheeler Horn should be sent by or as enclosure in Word format. Send to Editor: Mike Drawsky BUSINESS ADVERTISING

12 FUN DAYS 2010 Our 43rd ANNUAL!!!!! March 19-21, 2010 Where? The two flying cowboys ranch on Cottonwood Canyon Road. Motor home accessible!!! Tent & tent trailer accessible too!! Dry camping.no facilities Directions: South of Florence Junction on AZ79, East (left) at cottonwood canyon road (flagpole/staging area) just past mm 145, approx. 6.5 miles in look for m4w signs! Who? M4W members, potential members & invited guests How much? $25.00 includes access to all events and 2 meal tickets. Additional meal tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for kids 5-12 years of age. What to bring? Everything you need to camp, chairs, a dish to share for Saturday evening and a skit to present during the entertainment segment. What s up? 3 days of FUN!!!! Friday, March 19th Afternoon: Registration opens Firewood arrival Port-a-potties arrive too! Evening: 9:00 P.m. Night run Saturday, March 20th Morning: 8:00-9:00 Registration Raffle prize log in 9:00 the games begin Afternoon: 1:00-5:30 Registration Raffle prize log in Evening: 5:45 Bring side dishes to meal area. Don t forget your tables/chairs/utensils and a trash bag for your trash! 6:00 Dinner is served 7:30 entertainment begins!!! Skits, awards, raffle Sunday, march 21st Morning: 9:00 A.M. drivers meeting 9:15 A.M. main run pull out Afternoon: pack up and clean up!!!! Make sure your camping area is spotless!! Help us by picking up any stray trash you see!! Thanks! Registration Chairmen: Bill and Amy Mihiailov

13 FUN DAYS 2010 Our 43ND ANNUAL!!!!! March 19-21, 2010 Registration form Name: How many people? M4W member? Invited guest? Register BEFORE March 1, 2010 $25.00 (Includes participation in all week-end activities and 2 adult meal tickets) Late registration (no exceptions) $35.00 (Includes participation in all week-end activities and 2 adult meal tickets) Each additional adult meal ticket X $10.00 Each additional child (5-12 years of age) meal tickets X $ 5.00 TOTAL DUE $ Please make checks payable to: Mesa 4 Wheelers Send check and this completed, signed registration to: Bill & Amy Mihailov 6398 E. Windsong St. Apache Jct., AZ To pass safety inspection, I acknowledge my vehicle must have a hardtop and/or roll bar, seat belts for driver and all passengers, tow hooks front and rear, and a two strap. A C.B. radio is not required but is strongly recommended. I understand that the Mesa 4 Wheelers will do all in its power to assure a safe and successful event, but there is a possibility of accidents happening. Therefore, I hereby assume all risk involved in connection with this event. On behalf of myself, my family, and heirs, I release Mesa 4 Wheelers, Inc., its officers and/or members from any and all liability due to harm, injury or damage which may befall me, my family, my guests and my equipment, whether seen or unforeseen. I am of lawful age and legally competent to sign this agreement. Print driver name: Signature: Date: